Watch Pearl Jam Debut New Song ‘Lightning Bolt’ and ‘Future Days’ at Wrigley Field

Pearl Jam‘s hugely anticipated Wrigley Field show on Friday night, which sold out rapidly and featured a partcularly heightened sense of excitement being that it’s Eddie Vedder’s hometown, was rain delayed more than once – but the band played on.

After playing new track Mind Your Manners (watch the live debut), PJ then unveiled the title track from their forthcoming album Lightning Bolt, playing the song for the first time anywhere. Check out the world premiere performance below:

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As a fan of 22 years, this is one exciting fucking song. A soaring Mikey solo, a heartfelt melody with a rising intensity and gorgeous breakdown, with the kind of climax Pearl Jam does so very well.

Notice how Ed calls the song “Lightning,” as does the setlist photo below – but Pearl Jam’s official Twitter account lists the song as Lightning Bolt.

For fans of Vedder’s more downtempo, introspective solo material, there was also the premiere of new song Future Days, featuring producer Brendan O’Brien on keys. Watch below.

Whether you’re a fan of the roaring rockers or the quiet meanderings, by the sound of things we’ve got some promising material on our hands for the October release of Lightning Bolt.